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Xerox LS 3270
User's Guide
Doc. no D60322
WARNING:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such inter-
ference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
EMC directive :
This product observes the rules and regulations of the EMC directive. If so required, a declaration of
conformity in local language stipulating the applied rules and regulations can be obtained.
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  • Page 1 Rank Xerox Electronic Documentation Solution for Xerox Printers Xerox LS 3270 User’s Guide Doc. no D60322 Revision 01 WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Display System. It is also assumed that the reader has adequate knowledge of the printer which is going to be connected to the Xerox LS 3270. The Xerox LS 3270 can be used with most ASCII printers . Related Manuals : "3270 Programmer's Guide", Document no. D62077.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.1. Setup functions supported in PCL mode ........18 5.2. Setup Functions supported in FSL mode ........21 6. FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port ......... 24 6.1. Updating firmware ..............26 7. Error Messages ..................27 7.1.

  • Page 4: Introduction To The Xerox Ls 3270

    Introduction Xerox LS 3270 1. Introduction to the Xerox LS 3270 This chapter gives a short description of the Xerox LS 3270 and its installation requirements. 1.1. What is the Xerox LS 3270? The Xerox LS 3270 is a protocol converter which enables any printer (or other output device) to be connected to an IBM computer system.

  • Page 5: Xerox Ls 3270 Features

    A, B or T positions (any other position will do). The new driver is now active. 1.2. Xerox LS 3270 Features The Xerox LS 3270 protocol converter gives you the following fea- tures: • IBM 3287, 3268 and 4214 emulations •...

  • Page 6: Supported Control Units

    Introduction Xerox LS 3270 1.3 Supported Control Units The Xerox LS 3270 connects to the following control units: • IBM 3174 All models • IBM 3274 All models (A-adapter) • IBM 3276 All models • IBM 4321/31/41/61 All models • IBM 81XX...

  • Page 7: Paper Size Default (Us/Eu)

    Xerox LS 3270 1.5 Paper Size Default (US/EU) When you receive the Xerox LS 3270, the box is ready to connect to the system and to the printer. From the factory, the Xerox LS 3270 interface is set up for either US (Letter) or European (A4) paper size (depending on what you specified when ordering the Xerox LS 3270).

  • Page 8: Installation Of The Xerox Ls 3270

    Xerox LS 3270 2. Installation of the Xerox LS 3270 This chapter starts with an overview of the functionality of the front panel. Then follows a description of how you connect the Xerox LS 3270 box to a printer. NOTE:...

  • Page 9: Installation

    OFF. 2.2.1 Pre-Installation Information Printer Dependency: An external power supply may be needed for the Xerox LS 3270 if the printer does not have 5V on pin 18 on the Centronics input port.

  • Page 10: Installation Procedure

    Centronics Input Port of your printer. An extention Centronics cable can be ordered for distance connection between the Xerox LS 3270 and your printer. This kit also contains a velcro tape to enable mounting on the side of a printer.

  • Page 11: Automatic Power Supply Control

    (see section 1.1.1, PCL or FSL output Driver for details). 2.2.3 Automatic Power Supply Control The Xerox LS 3270 will perform a power supply control to see if there is sufficient power on the unit. Section 2.2.1, “ Pre-Installation Information” describes how to recognize whether a 5V external power supply is needed in order to make the Xerox LS 3270 work.

  • Page 12: Testing

    Installation Xerox LS 3270 2.3. Testing PCL driver: The default configuration of the interface will suffice for most application programs and uses. You should only change the configuration shown in the test printout if you have special requirements. If you should wish to change the configuration, the options may be set from the line as described in the Programmer's Guide;...

  • Page 13: Timeout

    The factory default timeout is 20 seconds. The timeout may be changed to suit your requirements. This is done by sending a new setup to the Xerox LS 3270 input port where you want it to take effect. See Chapter 4. Specifying Timeout.

  • Page 14: Operation Of The Xerox Ls 3270

    Operation Xerox LS 3270 3. Operation of the Xerox LS 3270 The Xerox LS 3270 top panel has been designed to register the operation of the box via the following indicator LEDs : • CU (contact to Control Unit) •...

  • Page 15: Specifying Timeout

    Specifying Timeout Xerox LS 3270 4. Specifying Timeout In order to specify the timeout for a specific input port, an FSL (Function Selection via the Line) sequence must be sent to the port in question. To do this a tempo rary Escape (ESC) Character must be defined first.
  • Page 16 FSL Y100 works on the port it is sent to. If it is sent to the parallel input port, the string containing the Function Y100 programming will be printed when it is sent to the Xerox LS 3270. See Chapter 6, FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port NVRAM = Non-volatile RAM - 16 - Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 17: Programming The Xerox Ls 3270

    PC. PCL Driver (Default) If you have decided to run the Xerox LS 3270 in PCL mode (see Chapter 1), the Xerox LS 3270 is ready to operate after you have completed the installation procedure. The factory default setup will meet the demands of most host systems and users, and special programming is therefore normally not required.

  • Page 18: Setup Functions Supported In Pcl Mode

    Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 5.1. Setup functions supported in PCL mode Set IBM Buffer Size Set Default LPI Set Default CPI Set Default Line Spacing Set Default Page Length (MPL) Set Default Max. Print Position (MPP)
  • Page 19 Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 Printer Symbol Set Definition Strings Overwrite Translate Table Reset APL Translate Table Select APL Translate Table ida 820 AFP Font Offset Overwrite APL Translate Table Margin Definition Enable Margin Definition Define User Escape String...
  • Page 20 Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 TEST functions (T-Functions): Offline Hex Dump (PCIA Dump) Online Hex Dump Online ASCII Hex Dump Print out Settings Printout Character Set Cancel Online ASCII Hex Dump User Settings Functions (X-Functions): Store Settings in Permanent Storage...

  • Page 21: Setup Functions Supported In Fsl Mode

    Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 5.2. Setup Functions supported in FSL mode Set IBM Buffer Size (parameters 2,3,4 & 5) Set Default LPI (parameters 6 & 8) Set Default CPI (parameters: 10, 12, 15 & 16) Set Default Page Length (MPL) Set Default Max.
  • Page 22 Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 Select Translate Table Overwrite Translate Table Create APL Translate Table Reset APL Translate Table Select APL Translate Table Overwrite APL Translate Table Margin Definition (idaAFP only) Enable Margin Definition Define User Escape String...
  • Page 23 Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 User Settings Functions (X-Functions): Store Settings in Permanent Storage Restore Settings from Permanent Storage Restore Factory Default Settings Restore Settings from Permanent Storage Engineering Functions: Y249 Enable Engineering Mode Z Functions: Send user-defined string - 23 - Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 24: Fsl Setup Via Xerox Ls 3270 Parallel Port

    Character conversion When the engineering function is received all the following characters in the Xerox LS 3270 are converted to LU3 characters. The characters are now interpreted as received by the coax line. This functionality is automatically deactivated after timeout on the share port used.
  • Page 25 FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port Xerox LS 3270 NOTE: To ensure correct conversion of the characters following the engineering function, use characters existing in the symbol set PC-850 for Coax. Activating the Y249 Engineering Function Before the Engineering Function can be activated, an Escape character must be defined (see chapter 5 for details on how to do this).

  • Page 26: Updating Firmware

    FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port Xerox LS 3270 6.1. Updating firmware The Xerox LS 3270 firmware (complete firmware) may be updated either via the coax line or via the centronics input port. For further information please contact your distributor.

  • Page 27: Error Messages

    Error Messages Xerox LS 3270 7. Error Messages Errors fall into two categories: the operator-recoverable errors and the non-recoverable hardware errors. The error messages listed below are all printed out on paper when the error situation arises (provided the printer is on-line).
  • Page 28 Error Messages Xerox LS 3270 ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR TRANSLATE TABLE LOAD CHARACTER IS OUT OF RANGE VALIDATION VALUE IN FLASH PROM IS WRONG VALUES ARE NOW OVERWRITTEN WITH FACTORY DEFAULTS ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR ILLEGAL SEPARATOR FUNCTION (NO) IS NOT SUPPORTED...

  • Page 29: Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors

    Error Messages Xerox LS 3270 THE USER ADDRESS STRING IS TOO LONG TERMINATOR NOT ACCEPTED ESC Z IS WRONG Validation value in FLASH PROM is wrong YOU CANNOT LOCK THE FLASH PROM BEFORE YOU HAVE PROGRAMMED IT 7.2. Non -Recoverable Hardware Errors The following recovery attempt can be made: •...

  • Page 30: Test Printouts

    Test Printouts Xerox LS 3270 8. Test Printouts PCL Test Printout Xerox LS 3270 PCL, Version: S10 130.002 /00884004 Boot ID: 80051002 Escape code = 00 Hex, Character = ' '. There are 2048 bytes available in the dynamic area.
  • Page 31 Test Printouts Xerox LS 3270 12 CPI = 80 , 20 CPI = 281, 15 CPI = 223 , 27 CPI = 290 16 CPI = 253 PROPORTIONAL SPACED = 1412 AFP TOP MARG. = 0 : 0 ACTIVE GFID = 11 AFP LEFT MARG.
  • Page 32 Test Printouts Xerox LS 3270 FSL Test Printout Xerox LS 3270 FSL, Version: S10 130.002/00884004 Boot ID: 80051002 Escape code = 00 Hex, Character = ' '. There are 2048 bytes available in the dynamic area. 299 bytes are in use, and 1749 bytes are free.

  • Page 33: Appendix A. Quick Reference Guide To Fsl Functions

    Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 APPENDIX A. Quick Reference Guide to FSL Functions * = Factory Default ** = Factory Default (US) Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Buffer Size %Y1,<n1>% 960 characters FSL: N/S 2 = 1920 characters 3 = 2560 characters...
  • Page 34 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations LU1 Language %Y8,<n1>% = Download LU1 *0=PCL language from 1 = English US *1=FSL EBCDIC 3 = Austrian/ German 4 = Belgian 5 = Brazilian 6 = Canadian (French) 7 = Danish/...
  • Page 35 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Page Format %Y10,<n1>[,n2]% Y10: *0 = Portrait PCL only 1 = Landscape 2 = COR 1 3 = Fit to page in portrait 4 = 8" x 11" Portrait 5 = 8" x 12"...
  • Page 36 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Paper Size %Y12,<n1>[,n2]% Y12: *1 = A4 PCL only 2 = Legal **3 = Letter 4 = Executive 5 = Letter (Monarch) 6 = Business (Com 10) 7 = International 8 = International...
  • Page 37 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Line %Y13,<n1>[,n2]% Y13: Overflow 0 = Lines longer PCL only Option than print line are wrapped. Overflow data on next line. *1 = Lines longer than print line are cut. Overflow data is not printed.
  • Page 38 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations FF after %Y26,<n1>% 0 = No FF *0=FSL Local Copy 1 = FF *1=PCL Non-SCS %Y27,<n1>% *0 = Null line Print Image suppression in Local Copy and non-SCS print. 1 = Null line...
  • Page 39 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations NL at MPP +1 %Y29,<n1>% *0 = 1st PP of current line + 2 lines 1 = 1st PP of next line Valid FF %Y30,<n1>% 0 = 2nd of 1st line...
  • Page 40 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations IBM Printer %Y37,<n1>% 0 = 3287 Emulation Emulation *1 = 3286/4214 Select Emulation 2 = HEX 00-3F sent transparently except valid SCS codes. TRN sent non- transparently 4 = HEX 00-3F sent...
  • Page 41 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations IRQ Time %Y46,<n1>[,n2,n3]% 000 = Never send IRQ 001 to 255 = Send IRQ after n1 x 5 seconds Send IRQ after 1 minute 001 to 255 = Hold Time Out. Send...
  • Page 42 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Permanent %Y48,<n1>[;n2 [;n3]]% 'char.' Character = character selected Selection %Y48,<xx>% from the current IBM char. table in apostrophe notation = HEX value of the character selected from the LU3 table max. of 5 characters...
  • Page 43 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations User-Defined %Y51,<n1>% 0-7 = One or more String(s) at strings Power-Up defined in FSL 61 first User defined %Y52,<string no>% 0-7 = One or more Y52: string(s) at strings indicated in...
  • Page 44 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Bar Code %Y55,<n1>% 0 = Disable bar code Y55: Select printing FSL only *1 = Enable bar code printing on graphics printers Bar Code Please see the Y56: Entry chapter on Bar Code...
  • Page 45 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Setup for %Y62,<n1>,<n2>% Please refer to the IBM Defined 3270 Programmer’s Strings Guide, doc. no. D62077 for further information Logo %Y63,n,<string> Definitions [;n<string>; user defined logo <string>;n, number (0-7) <string>;..;n, string = <string>%...
  • Page 46 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Overwrite PCL: PCL mode Translate %Y75,<n1>[,n2], 00-BF = LU3 position Table <data>[:n1,n2, in HEX of <data>]% character to be trans- lated 1-8 = Symbol set defined in FSL 00-FF = Data in...
  • Page 47 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations ida 820 AFP %Y79,<n1>% 0-200 = Offset to be Y79: Font Offset added to the PCL only specified font = No offset is added This function only needs to be changed...
  • Page 48 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Physical %Y88,<n1>,<n2> Margins [,n3]% 0 to 32000 = Horizontal margin compensation in 1/1440" 0 to 32000 = Vertical margin compensation in 1/1440" 0-9 = Page format as defined in FSL 20 = Support for...
  • Page 49 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Font %Y91,<n1>,<n2>, n1 (IBM GFID) Y91: Definition <n3>,<n4>,<n5> 1-65535 = IBM GFID PCL only [,n6]% n2 (Typeface) 0-255 = Pre-program- med typeface value n3 (Attribute) 0 = No attributes 1 = Bold...
  • Page 50 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Simulate %Y96,<n1> 1-65535 = GFID No. Y96: Font Change in deci- PCL only mals %Y98,<n1> [ ,n2 ] % Automatic Y98: Page = Activate APO PCL only Orientation = Deactivate APO...
  • Page 51 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations idaAFP %Y111,<n1>% Y111: Duplex *0 = Printer does PCL only Support not support duplex This function = Printer tells idaAFP supports duplex to use the duplex facility in the printer. idaAFP is...
  • Page 52 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations idaAFP %Y114,<n1>% Y114: Colour *0 = No colour PCL only Support support available 1 = Support for colour printing 2 = Colour by simulation 9 = As 1, but with Pixel Placement...
  • Page 53 Appendix A Xerox LS 3270 Name Syntax Parameters Deviations Send Logos 0-7 = User Defined Logos Initiate 1= Off-line hex dump Tests 2= On-line hex dump 3= ASCII hex dump 4= Printout settings 5= Printout translate table 6= Cancel ASCII hex dump Re.

  • Page 54: Appendix B. Selected Xerox Products

    Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer Xerox 3270 C/RS Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer Xerox 3270/X C/RS Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer Xerox Flex + Xerox 3270 PCL/XES Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer External IPDS Xerox 3270 IPC C/RS...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index Xerox LS 3270 PCL Mode, 33 Index —I— Indicator LEDs —C— CU, 14 COAX, 8 —M— Connection Manuals Printer, 8 Related, 2 Connections Timeout, 13 —N— Control Units, 8 Non-IPDS —E— Engineering mode, 24 Error messages, 27 —O— ESC Character, defining, 15...

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